Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Lifestyle
How to proceed with the cleaning of heating systems
Maintaining the heating systems in good condition, clean and controlled can improve the performance of boilers and radiators, even generate some savings throughout the year and not only economic (which is very important) energy savings; so let's talk about how to proceed with the cleaning of heating systems.To make cleaning easier, there are some habits that you can introduce on a regular basis and that will help keep the heating systems in good condition daily; One of them may be the use of filters for wall radiators, which last several months, are economical and avoid stains on the furniture or walls near the appliance.When we already notice that the heating system needs a deeper cleaning or is operating at less intensity than usual, it is necessary to purge the boiler from home to improve its operation and hygiene, this is something that you can do simply and without necessity to call a specialist or invest large amounts of money.The first thing you should do is prepare the area, arm yourself with tools and look for containers for emptying, since you will proceed to a relatively deep cleaning of your heating system; Once the terrain is ready you must open the valve of your radiator with a key and you will hear a whistle produced by the air trapped in the pipes, prepare for the liquid losses and close it when it stops whistling.Dismantle the heating radiatorAfter this procedure it is usual that the function of your heating system has already improved significantly and the ducts that could be causing problems are already a little more clear, causing a lower wear; even so we will continue with the following process for an integral finish.At this point you must bring the cubes you have been able to rescue, since there will be a emptying and not a simple drip so you can also go to a professional in this process if you do not feel so safe; it is about dismantling the radiator and emptying the liquid through the hose, in this case you will probably find the hole in the bottom of the device.If you completely disassemble the radiator to improve your heating system, the next step will be to introduce the system in the bathtub to "rinse" the inside and expel the residues of lime and rust that could have been trapped, worsening the functions of your heating system and generating more dirt.After this integral treatment, you should take advantage of the specialized slots, keys and laces of the system to clean with specialized products; the metal endings can be appreciated for a special review that avoids oxidation; and once the radiator is placed back you must ensure the correct closing of all the valves and threads so that no liquid leaks when you put the system back into operation.In order to keep the heating system correctly and to go as little as possible to these exhaustive cleanings, you can regularly check that the temperature is adequate, not to burn and damage parts, also that the pressure is in normal parameters and that the radiators work properly.